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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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